African Football

FKF terminates Migné’s contract by mutual consent

FKF terminates Migné’s contract by mutual consent

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and Sebastien Migne have today agreed to terminate the coach’s contract by mutual consent.

The Frenchman led Kenya to the 2019 Africa Cup of Nation but didn’t get into the last 16 in Egypt on goal difference as one of the best third-placed teams in the group stage.

A statement from the country’s Football Federation read, “FKF and Migne have agreed on a settlement for the coach, over a period of time,” a statement from the federation read.

“The federation wishes to thank coach Migne for his exemplary work and high standard of professionalism during his tenure, which culminated in the country qualifying for the 2019 Afcon tournament for the first time in 15 years.

“The reorganization and appointment process for a new technical bench is already underway and the team to steer the Harambee Stars forward will be announced shortly.

“We wish the coach all the best in his future endeavours, this even as we turn our focus on the upcoming 2021 Afcon qualifiers, with a view to try and qualify for the final tournament.”

The statement further adds that “The reorganization and appointment process for a new technical bench is already underway and the team to steer the Harambee Stars forward will be announced shortly.”

“We wish the coach all the best in his future endeavors, this even as we turn our focus on the upcoming 2021 AFCON qualifiers, with a view to try and qualify for the final tournament.”

Kenya have been drawn in a group with Egypt, Togo and Comoros for he 2021 Nations Cup qualifying campaign that begins in November.

The Harambee Stars were given a bye into the group stage of the 2022 World Cup qualification.